JoeMo

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AND......... Your point ?

"Typical" would not include a hurricane in the area.

Our "Cruise Family" drives around 10 hours to the port (Galveston, NO, Mobile). If day before, arrive before suppertime. We prefer to arrive 2-3 nights before the cruise, but at least spend one night close to the port.

I just saw this on Faceplace. I cannot verify the validity of the post. BUT: If true a good reason to arrive a day early. Important News for Carnival Elation Guests Carnival Elation guests: please look for an email or your text alert. Monday’s embarkation has moved to Sunday to avoid the storm. Thank you. John.

Am I the only one who uses the omelet station for eggs over easy? A little sausage, 3 eggs over easy, a hand full of grits, cup of black coffee and I'm set for the day.

Mardi Gras 10/19/1986. Cabin #12

We love to stay on the seawall, BUT, there are a few events in Galveston that inflate the room cost to the Royalty level. We are 600 miles away so driving in day of cruise is a very bad option. The area north of Galveston on 45 usually has decent weekend rates. We try to stay around Texas City (or a few miles north) and home base there. Some events to be aware of include: Topless Texas, Dickens on the Strand, Mardi Gras, Lone Star Rally and of course the busy tourist season. You can save serious $ by staying up the road 15-30 minutes.

Sent off renewal Mar 4. Got a letter saying I forgot to include my passport card, sent passport card. Got my new passport May 4. Two months even with a boo-boo.

I've sailed all four Carnival ships from Galveston in the last 5 months. (Dream X2). The Breeze was O.K., as expected. The Jubilee is a beautiful new ship, lots of space, (Except in the casino), but too big for me. The Vista is/was needing a drydock. I would not hesitate to repeat (If it still ported Galveston). The Dream is my favorite by far, especially since they brought their staffing back up.

If you happen to receive a red card at embarkation, guest services will print you a gold card. This has happened to me in the past.

Just off the BREEZE a couple of weeks ago. Brought home around $1000 from the slots, $700 from roulette. Not normal, but welcome.

My "go to" from Guys is plain patty, no bun, a little mustard and catsup. Double fries, about a tablespoon of chili over the fries, TWO funship specials.

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Our group of 7 included 2 Diamonds and 1 Platinum in 2 cabins, Oct 28 Vista. We never got invites to the P & D party. We didn't realize till the night before debarking. Now I wonder if they had it at all. We did have a Diamond luncheon, which the Granddaughters really enjoyed.

This happened to us last week. Myself with older daughter and one grand in one cabin, My wife, Son in law and two grands in cabin next door. We had two muster stations on different decks. I was told if you need a life jacket and muster station, they are not gonna be that picky. We made a game of it when we first boarded. Last person to the Lido mid elevators after mustering had to buy everyone else a Guys Burger (with double fries). I lost. After lunch we went to the Pursers desk to get more room keys.

I have cruised in 4 Deluxe Oceanview cabins since Cooties. If more than two in the cabin, this is great. Bath and a half, lots of room. Sleep in after a long night of cruising without the big fireball in the sky to sunburn your eyeballs first thing in the afternoon.

I just pulled it up and it shows available. 8 day out of Miami. Maybe try again?

Behind the Fun on the Dream: The Brig door had the appearance of a jail door from an old western movie, and as stated before, they would not let us peek inside.

Correct, Edited

We have been told, and noticed, the cabin is ready when your S&S card is in the mailbox (After 1:30). Dropped off items should be placed in the closet. As mentioned before, you should have a Carnival luggage tag on anything you drop off. We have a Carnival luggage tag on anything we carry and could set down before reaching the cabin. Forgetting a carry-on in the Lido dining room or bar can be a big headache.

Embarkation, Tender at tender ports, Purser's desk, Debarkation. Those perks are hidden from the non-perk pax by gathering in a location other than stairwells and elevator bays. The front of the line generally isn't seen by those who aren't gathered.

If we could all get along, who would click on anything ? Where would the haters go who have something to say about anything and everything? Tipping? Smoking? Gambling for free cruises? Quality, quantity or consistency of food? Weather? Embarkation? Debarkation? Price of, or abuse of alcohol? Robust debate is what drives us all here.

About a month ago, Carnival Dream, Galveston TX, was directed to the casino bar, second day. The casino bar took about 3 minutes add my two roomies to Cheers.

I printed all the documents. the boarding pass "Arrival time" and "Boarding group" both show "TBA". We are Diamond so it may not matter. The question was not asked during the process.